Contemporary arts and crafts meet ancient artifacts in the Gifts in the Galleries craft showcase at the Penn Museum on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16. Handmade jewelry, functional ceramics, botanical body care items as well as handbags, apparel and aeriums (air plant terrariums) abound as more than 50 independent exhibitors from across the region arrive at the Kintner and Dietrich galleries, plus the Widener Lecture Hall, located on the western end of the Museum closest to 33rd Street.

The Penn Museum has partnered with West Philadelphia’s VIX Emporium to transform this newly renovated space into a two-day, pop-up boutique. Live music and happy hour refreshments complete the unique shopping experience.

Admission to the Gifts in the Galleries showcase is free. As a bonus, Friday visitors who purchase a Museum admission ticket after 4 p.m. can return on Saturday and tour the galleries using the same ticket. Each Saturday visitor receives a coupon for $5 off general Museum admission. Saturday guests are also encouraged to join the free instructional drum circle with internationally renowned Middle Eastern percussionist Joe Tayoun. Beginner and seasoned percussionists may choose between the 11 a.m. drum circle or the 1 p.m. drum circle respectively.

The Gifts in the Galleries showcase’s hours are 4–7 p.m. on Friday, November 15, and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, November 16.